Bowie (surname)
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Bowie is an Irish and Scottish surname
. The name can be derived from the Gaelic nickname
buidhe, meaning "yellow
", "fair-haired". The surname can also be an Anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Buadhaigh; this surname means "descendant of Buadhach". The personal name Buadhach means "victorious". The surname Bowie is rendered in Scottish Gaelic as Buidheach (masculine) and Bhuidheach (feminine), as well as Mac' IlleBhuidh (masculine) and Nic' IlleBhuidh (feminine).
Early instances of the surname in Scotland, recorded in 1481, are: Boye, Bowy, and Boee.
A family of the surname, the Bowie family, was one of the colonial families of Maryland
with John Bowie, Sr.
being the first Bowie in the colony.
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
. The name can be derived from the Gaelic nickname
Nickname
A nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
buidhe, meaning "yellow
Yellow
Yellow is the color evoked by light that stimulates both the L and M cone cells of the retina about equally, with no significant stimulation of the S cone cells. Light with a wavelength of 570–590 nm is yellow, as is light with a suitable mixture of red and green...
", "fair-haired". The surname can also be an Anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Buadhaigh; this surname means "descendant of Buadhach". The personal name Buadhach means "victorious". The surname Bowie is rendered in Scottish Gaelic as Buidheach (masculine) and Bhuidheach (feminine), as well as Mac
Early instances of the surname in Scotland, recorded in 1481, are: Boye, Bowy, and Boee.
A family of the surname, the Bowie family, was one of the colonial families of Maryland
Colonial families of Maryland
The Colonial families of Maryland were the leading families in the Province of Maryland. Several also had interests in the Colony of Virginia, and the two are sometimes referred to as the Chesapeake Colonies. Many of the early settlers came from the West Midlands in England, although the Maryland...
with John Bowie, Sr.
John Bowie, Sr.
John Bowie, Sr. was born in Scotland in 1688 and died in Maryland in April 1759. He was the first of the Bowie family to arrive in colonial Maryland, emigrating from Scotland between 1705 and 1706 and settling near Nottingham, Prince George's County, Maryland on the Patuxent River...
being the first Bowie in the colony.
People with the surname
- Angela BowieAngela BowieAngela Bowie is an American cover girl, model, actress and musician. She is the former wife of English musician David Bowie and mother of film director Duncan Jones.-Early life:...
, former wife of David Bowie - Anthony BowieAnthony BowieAnthony Lee Bowie is an American basketball player. He is a former NBA shooting guard, most renowned for his stint with the Orlando Magic...
, American basketball player - Arturo Valenzuela Bowie, Chilean-American academic
- Ash BowieAsh BowieAsh Bowie is an American musician.In 1990, he formed the band Polvo along with Dave Brylawski, Steve Popson, and Eddie Watkins. Polvo was influential in the then-thriving indie rock scene in the United States. In 1995, he became the bassist for Helium, after their previous bass player left the...
, American musician - Brian Bowie, South African engineer/explorer
- Christopher BowieChristopher BowieChristopher Bowie is a former international freestyle swimmer, who competed for Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he finished in 15th position in the 1500m Freestyle, and in ninth place with the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team.-References:*...
, Canadian swimmer - David BowieDavid BowieDavid Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
, stage name of David Robert Jones, influential English rock musician, artist, and occasional actor - Fiona BowieFiona BowieFiona Bowie is a Vancouver-based Canadian installation artist. She uses film, video, photography and sculpture, and makes "immersive environments".-Life and work:...
, Canadian artist - George BowieGeorge BowieGeorge Bowie is a Scottish radio personality and club DJ. He currently presents the breakfast show on Glasgow radio station Clyde 1.-Career:...
, Scottish radio personality - Jac BowieJac BowieJac Bowie is an Australian burlesque agent, promoter and producer. A former flight attendant, she gained recognition for transforming burlesque, banned in 19th century US, into the burlesque ball, a contemporary Australian event of class and sophistication.Bowie staged the first burlesque ball in...
Australian burlesque producer - James Bowie, 19th-century Texan revolutionary
- James Bowie (footballer)James Bowie (footballer)James Bowie was a Scottish former football player who played for and was chairman of Rangers....
, Scottish football player - Joanne W. BowieJoanne W. BowieJoanne W. Bowie was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's fifty-seventh House district, including constituents in Guilford county.- References :...
, American politician from North Carolina - John BowieJohn BowieJohn Bowie is an American football cornerback who is currently a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
, American football quarterback - John Bowie, Sr.John Bowie, Sr.John Bowie, Sr. was born in Scotland in 1688 and died in Maryland in April 1759. He was the first of the Bowie family to arrive in colonial Maryland, emigrating from Scotland between 1705 and 1706 and settling near Nottingham, Prince George's County, Maryland on the Patuxent River...
American colonist - John Ross BowieJohn Ross BowieJohn Ross Bowie is an American actor and comedian best known for playing Barry Kripke in The Big Bang Theory, and modeling as the benefits spokesperson for Target Corporation "Ben E. Fitz". He has also appeared in commercials for Progressive and appeared in the film What The Bleep Do We Know?...
an American actor and comedian - Joseph BowieJoseph BowieJoseph Bowie is an American bandleader, trombonist, and founder of the seminal jazz fusion band, Defunkt. The group has been blending jazz with funk and punk music for more than three consecutive decades....
, American bandleader, trombonist, and founder of the jazz fusion band DefunktDefunktDefunkt is a musical group founded by trombonist/singer Joseph Bowie 1978 in New York, United States, and still active. Their music touches on elements of punk rock, funk and jazz.... - Larry BowieLarry BowieLarry Darnell Bowie, Jr. is a former American football fullback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Georgia....
, American Football guard - Lester BowieLester BowieLester Bowie was an American jazz trumpet player and composer. He was a member of the AACM, and cofounded the Art Ensemble of Chicago.-Biography:...
, jazz musician - Malcolm BowieMalcolm BowieMalcolm McNaughtan Bowie FBA was a British academic, and Master of Christ's College, Cambridge from 2002 to 2006. An acclaimed scholar of French literature, Bowie wrote several books on Marcel Proust....
, British academic - Micah BowieMicah BowieMicah Andrew Bowie is a left-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent.-Early career:He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 8th round in...
, American baseball player - Norman E. BowieNorman E. BowieNorman E. Bowie is a professor of strategic management and of philosophy. He teaches in both of those departments at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota....
, American academic - Oden BowieOden BowieOden Bowie , a member of the United States Democratic Party, was the 34th Governor of the State of Maryland in the United States from 1869 to 1872.-Childhood:...
, American politician from Maryland - Rezin BowieRezin BowieRezin Pleasant Bowie was an American inventor and designer of the Bowie knife. He also served three terms in the Louisiana Legislature....
, American politician from Louisiana - Richard BowieRichard BowieRichard Johns Bowie was an American politician and jurist.Born in Georgetown, Washington, D. C., Bowie attended the public schools and Brookville Academy. He studied law and graduated from the Georgetown Law School in 1826, commencing practice soon thereafter in the District...
, American politician from Maryland - Robert BowieRobert BowieRobert Bowie served as the 11th Governor of the state of Maryland in the United States, from 1803 to 1806, and from 1811 to 1812....
, American politician from Maryland - Russell BowieRussell BowieRussell G. "Russ, Dubbie" Bowie was a Canadian ice hockey player generally regarded as one of the best players of the pre-NHL era of the sport...
, Canadian ice hockey player - Sam BowieSam BowieSamuel Paul "Sam" Bowie is a retired American basketball player. A national sensation in high school and outstanding collegian, Bowie's professional promise was undermined by repeated injury...
, American basketball player - Sydney J. BowieSydney J. BowieSydney Johnston Bowie was a U.S. Representative from Alabama, nephew of Franklin Welsh Bowdon.Born in Talladega, Alabama, Bowie attended private schools, and was graduated from the law department of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa in 1885.He was admitted to the bar June 1, 1885, and...
, American politician from Alabama - Thomas Fielder BowieThomas Fielder BowieThomas Fielder Bowie was an American politician.Born in Nottingham, Maryland near Queen Anne, in Prince George's County, Maryland Bowie attended Charlotte Hall Academy in St. Mary's County, Maryland and Princeton College. In 1826, Bowie was elected to the New York Alpha of Phi Beta Kappa...
, American politician from Maryland - Todd BowieTodd BowieTodd Bowie is a rock guitarist and technician who has played and toured with various bands 1990s and 2000s.-Band support staff:Todd played with Toiz in the early 80s...
, a rock guitarist and technician - Walter BowieWalter BowieWalter Bowie was an American politician.-Biography:Born in Mattaponi, near Nottingham, Prince George's County, Maryland, Bowie attended Reverend John Eversfield's School near Nottingham, the common schools in Annapolis, and Craddock’s School near Baltimore...
, American politician, delegate to the Annapolis Convention (1774–1776) - Walter Russell BowieWalter Russell BowieWalter Russell Bowie , was a priest, author, editor, educator, hymn writer, and lecturer in the Episcopal Church .-Biography:...
American theologian - William BowieWilliam BowieWilliam Bowie, B.S., C.E., M.A. was an American geodetic engineer.-Background and education:He was born at Grassland, an historic estate near Annapolis Junction, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to Thomas John Bowie and Susanna Anderson. He was educated in public schools, at St...
, American engineer - Captain William BowieCaptain William BowieCaptain William Bowie was an early colonist in the Province of Maryland and an American Revolutionary, a member of the Assembly of Freemen, a delegate to the Annapolis Convention .-Early life:...
, American politician, delegate to the Annapolis Convention (1774–1776) - William Duckett BowieWilliam Duckett BowieWilliam Duckett Bowie , was an American politician. The eldest child of William Bowie and Kitty Beanes Duckett, he was born at Fairview Plantation in Prince Georges County, Maryland.-Career and Wealth:...
, American politician from Maryland